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Shillingford Road, Shillingford Hill, Wallingford, OX10 8LL
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05 February 2025
My mother moved into Rush Court nearly a year ago. This follows an earlier period of respite care at Rush Court prior to a hip operation. When living at home became too difficult for Mum, she was in no doubt that she wanted to return to Rush Court. She was warmly welcomed back and my sisters and I were immediately reassured and relieved that Mum was back in the best possible place. Until a recent period of ill health, Mum has enjoyed the facilities, activities, and beautiful rural location of Rush Court. She loves the garden and enjoys walking in it on a daily basis. The staff and management are all caring and highly professional; they always 'go the extra mile' to be helpful and supportive to me and other family members, especially during Mum's current period of ill health. Rush Court is a welcoming place that feels like home. It is always a pleasure to visit, noting that its peaceful out-of-town location might be a little inconvenient for visitors who are reliant on public transport.
16 January 2025
My mother spent two happy years in the Nursing wing at Rush Court having broken her kneecap after a fall at home and was therefore unable to continue living independently. Initially, she missed her independence but with a combination of outstanding physio and her own determination she was able to walk again, and with the encouragement and kindness of all the staff she was able to resume her busy life within the home. She loved all the activities (even though by her own admission she was "no good" at some of them) and went on all the available outings until she became too frail. She died just before Christmas after a brief illness just short of her 98th birthday, having been nursed devotedly by the staff until the end. So much so that I found a note by her bedside written about two days before she died in a very wobbly hand, saying "I want to thank all the nurses and carers who were help to me - it has been a happy time. Love to you all" Grateful thanks from all our family...
16 January 2025
Few of us want to have to make the decision to move a parent into a care home but when their safety requires this, it is very comforting to know that your parent is living in a lovely environment where all the staff care about the residents and really build a relationship with them. It is natural that residents' health will change over time, sometimes quite suddenly; we have found the staff at Rush Court very supportive through this next stage of a somewhat challenging journey. A very good variety of activities are arranged. There is also a good selection of culinary options. I am very grateful for the care (in the real sense of that word) which is provided.
16 January 2025
My mother-in-law has lived at Rush Court (in the nursing wing) for just over 2 years now. The staff are all wonderful and show so much care and affection for all the residents. This includes not only the nursing and care staff but all those who work there including management, catering, and maintenance teams. The activities team are wonderful and comes up with many varied and wonderful activities for the residents, most of which are provided in the home, but some of which involve trips out. Thank you!
14 January 2025
I have just moved my Mum into Rush Court, only a few days prior to Christmas. The staff have all been lovely and it already feels like Mum has been there for longer than she has. The room is very nice and clean. There has been quick care and nursing care for Mum whenever needed. So far, I have been pleased we chose Rush Court for Mum and she seems content.
14 January 2025
Rush Court is a wonderful care home in every way. The building is very well maintained. The staff are happy which is so important in creating a relaxed atmosphere for those living there. The care is excellent, very attentive and conscientious and, very importantly, they are very patient. The residents' dining room is laid out as a restaurant with good and varied food menus, and if sometimes one prefers something else this is provided. The social events are plentiful with some outdoor visits for those able to take part.
14 January 2025
I rate the home and the staff very highly. They are helpful, attentive, and very caring. The accommodation is first class and so is the food. And they go to great lengths to put on things to entertain the residents every day. They are also very courteous to family members and great at remembering who we are by name. I can highly recommend the home. I suppose the only slight downside is the price but that seems to be fairly in line with other similar homes.
14 January 2025
My Dad has been a resident at Rush Court since December 2022. The care overall has been very good even though the turnover of staff, in general, has been slightly higher than one would like. The variety of meals are a good standard and very nutritious. The lead activity coordinator is exceptional and tries to encourage my Dad to participate in activities. The bedrooms are also cleaned to a high standard. The Management team are also very professional and listens to any minor concerns which are always rectified promptly and efficiently.
06 November 2024
I cannot speak too highly of the staff at Ruch Court: They are careful, conscientious, and patient with all residents and with those whose stays in the Nursing Wing may be shorter. There is excellent liaison between management and staff, and relatives are encouraged to speak to staff whenever they feel they need to. The rooms are clean and thoughtfully individualised, and food is well prepared, appetising and carefully modified according to individual care requirements. Activities are inclusive, varied, and interesting. A true gem!
22 October 2024
The staff are friendly and attentive. Always a really good atmosphere in the home. The food is of a high standard. Premises well maintained. Good range of activities for residents.
22 August 2024
My mother has been at Rush Court for 18 months. She is very content there and appreciative of the care she receives from many of the kind and thoughtful carers and staff. Although she has a small room, she loves the views over the fields from her window. She also much enjoys the beautiful garden and especially the floral display at the entrance. She enjoys the meals which are wide-ranging and adaptable. She finds all the staff to be exceptionally helpful and courteous. As a family, we are most grateful for the care that she is receiving in this beautiful home. Thank you!
12 August 2024
My aunt was given a very high standard of care during her time at Rush Court. The staff gave her excellent care and were friendly and patient. The food was of a very high quality. This is so important for residents/patients. She was very ill however was made as comfortable and welcome as possible. Overall a better experience than I was expecting. I hope I receive the same care and environment when/if necessary.
23 July 2024
This was my wife's 3rd short respite stay at Rush Court. Lovely setting, good amenities, nice room, caring staff and good food. However, the home feels under-managed with disorganised discharge, missing items (subsequently located) and an apparent lack of effective procedures. Laundry return is very haphazard and my wife has returned with items that do not belong to her. The management team seem rather office-bound and would be more effective if their presence was more obvious and with a higher profile.
04 July 2024
My mother lived in Rush Court from April 2022 until her death in May 2024. Rush Court was the only care home that she wanted to go to when she became unable to manage at her home. She very much enjoyed her time at Rush Court. She got on well with other residents and loved the rural setting and beautiful garden. The end-of-life nursing staff were excellent and made her final days as peaceful and dignified as nature allowed.
05 February 2024
My mother was a resident at Rush Court for over three years. She was very engaged when she arrived, although it was a big change for her. Unfortunately she was there during Covid, which very much restricted her life but the home kept her safe. As restrictions lifted, it was good to take her out. She has been registered blind and then lost her hearing. The staff were all wonderfully patient and kind with her. We were happy with the home.
30 January 2024
Mum has been a resident at Rush Court since January 2023. She has been happy here. The staff and management are kind and caring. There is a lovely homely feel about the home. When she joins in with the activities she always enjoys them. We as a family are happy to know she is safe, happy and well looked after. Thank you.
24 January 2024
My mother arrived at Rush Court in November 2023. We were apprehensive as we were moving her from another country. The whole process was extremely smooth. Not only was my mother made to feel incredibly welcome but the whole family was very warmly welcomed. We honestly felt like the staff couldn't do enough for us. My mother has complex health needs and we've had a lot of support with this. Her room is beautifully appointed and the meals are always excellent. The program of events and entertainment is varied and covers all interests.
22 January 2024
My mother has been at Rush Court for several years now and has been well looked after and cared for. The quality of the home is excellent, and she now reports that the meals are good. There have been challenges with staff turnover during the time of her stay including managers, however, it has had little impact on her situation. One of the major problems we have is with communications. My wife and I live in Canada so are only able to visit my mother once or twice a year. In spite of ongoing promises to improve communications, we find it hard to ensure we are kept up to date on my mother's mental and physical condition. Fortunately, we have family friends locally who can visit and provide us with reports, but there should be a better way for regular updates from the care home for families that cannot visit on a regular basis.
22 January 2024
We find everyone at Rush Court to be caring and empathetic to our mother's needs. We chose Rush Court after another relative was there in 2022, and if anything the standards are higher now than they were before. Each relevant member of staff is aware of her needs, likes and dislikes, and all know her by name. In her words, she feels 'safe and looked after' at Rush Court.
05 May 2023
Very pleased to have got my mum into Rush Court. Throughout her stay she was most comfortable and safe. All the staff were excellent, many thanks.
Latest Reviews for Rush Court
05 February 2025
My mother moved into Rush Court nearly a year ago. This follows an earlier period of respite care at Rush Court prior to a hip operation. When living at home became too difficult for Mum, she was in no doubt that she wanted to return to Rush Court. She was warmly welcomed back and my sisters and I were immediately reassured and relieved that Mum was back in the best possible place. Until a recent period of ill health, Mum has enjoyed the facilities, activities, and beautiful rural location of Rush Court. She loves the garden and enjoys walking in it on a daily basis. The staff and management are all caring and highly professional; they always 'go the extra mile' to be helpful and supportive to me and other family members, especially during Mum's current period of ill health. Rush Court is a welcoming place that feels like home. It is always a pleasure to visit, noting that its peaceful out-of-town location might be a little inconvenient for visitors who are reliant on public transport.
16 January 2025
My mother spent two happy years in the Nursing wing at Rush Court having broken her kneecap after a fall at home and was therefore unable to continue living independently. Initially, she missed her independence but with a combination of outstanding physio and her own determination she was able to walk again, and with the encouragement and kindness of all the staff she was able to resume her busy life within the home. She loved all the activities (even though by her own admission she was "no good" at some of them) and went on all the available outings until she became too frail. She died just before Christmas after a brief illness just short of her 98th birthday, having been nursed devotedly by the staff until the end. So much so that I found a note by her bedside written about two days before she died in a very wobbly hand, saying "I want to thank all the nurses and carers who were help to me - it has been a happy time. Love to you all" Grateful thanks from all our family...
16 January 2025
Few of us want to have to make the decision to move a parent into a care home but when their safety requires this, it is very comforting to know that your parent is living in a lovely environment where all the staff care about the residents and really build a relationship with them. It is natural that residents' health will change over time, sometimes quite suddenly; we have found the staff at Rush Court very supportive through this next stage of a somewhat challenging journey. A very good variety of activities are arranged. There is also a good selection of culinary options. I am very grateful for the care (in the real sense of that word) which is provided.
16 January 2025
My mother-in-law has lived at Rush Court (in the nursing wing) for just over 2 years now. The staff are all wonderful and show so much care and affection for all the residents. This includes not only the nursing and care staff but all those who work there including management, catering, and maintenance teams. The activities team are wonderful and comes up with many varied and wonderful activities for the residents, most of which are provided in the home, but some of which involve trips out. Thank you!
14 January 2025
I have just moved my Mum into Rush Court, only a few days prior to Christmas. The staff have all been lovely and it already feels like Mum has been there for longer than she has. The room is very nice and clean. There has been quick care and nursing care for Mum whenever needed. So far, I have been pleased we chose Rush Court for Mum and she seems content.
14 January 2025
Rush Court is a wonderful care home in every way. The building is very well maintained. The staff are happy which is so important in creating a relaxed atmosphere for those living there. The care is excellent, very attentive and conscientious and, very importantly, they are very patient. The residents' dining room is laid out as a restaurant with good and varied food menus, and if sometimes one prefers something else this is provided. The social events are plentiful with some outdoor visits for those able to take part.
14 January 2025
I rate the home and the staff very highly. They are helpful, attentive, and very caring. The accommodation is first class and so is the food. And they go to great lengths to put on things to entertain the residents every day. They are also very courteous to family members and great at remembering who we are by name. I can highly recommend the home. I suppose the only slight downside is the price but that seems to be fairly in line with other similar homes.
14 January 2025
My Dad has been a resident at Rush Court since December 2022. The care overall has been very good even though the turnover of staff, in general, has been slightly higher than one would like. The variety of meals are a good standard and very nutritious. The lead activity coordinator is exceptional and tries to encourage my Dad to participate in activities. The bedrooms are also cleaned to a high standard. The Management team are also very professional and listens to any minor concerns which are always rectified promptly and efficiently.
06 November 2024
I cannot speak too highly of the staff at Ruch Court: They are careful, conscientious, and patient with all residents and with those whose stays in the Nursing Wing may be shorter. There is excellent liaison between management and staff, and relatives are encouraged to speak to staff whenever they feel they need to. The rooms are clean and thoughtfully individualised, and food is well prepared, appetising and carefully modified according to individual care requirements. Activities are inclusive, varied, and interesting. A true gem!
22 October 2024
The staff are friendly and attentive. Always a really good atmosphere in the home. The food is of a high standard. Premises well maintained. Good range of activities for residents.
22 August 2024
My mother has been at Rush Court for 18 months. She is very content there and appreciative of the care she receives from many of the kind and thoughtful carers and staff. Although she has a small room, she loves the views over the fields from her window. She also much enjoys the beautiful garden and especially the floral display at the entrance. She enjoys the meals which are wide-ranging and adaptable. She finds all the staff to be exceptionally helpful and courteous. As a family, we are most grateful for the care that she is receiving in this beautiful home. Thank you!
12 August 2024
My aunt was given a very high standard of care during her time at Rush Court. The staff gave her excellent care and were friendly and patient. The food was of a very high quality. This is so important for residents/patients. She was very ill however was made as comfortable and welcome as possible. Overall a better experience than I was expecting. I hope I receive the same care and environment when/if necessary.
23 July 2024
This was my wife's 3rd short respite stay at Rush Court. Lovely setting, good amenities, nice room, caring staff and good food. However, the home feels under-managed with disorganised discharge, missing items (subsequently located) and an apparent lack of effective procedures. Laundry return is very haphazard and my wife has returned with items that do not belong to her. The management team seem rather office-bound and would be more effective if their presence was more obvious and with a higher profile.
04 July 2024
My mother lived in Rush Court from April 2022 until her death in May 2024. Rush Court was the only care home that she wanted to go to when she became unable to manage at her home. She very much enjoyed her time at Rush Court. She got on well with other residents and loved the rural setting and beautiful garden. The end-of-life nursing staff were excellent and made her final days as peaceful and dignified as nature allowed.
05 February 2024
My mother was a resident at Rush Court for over three years. She was very engaged when she arrived, although it was a big change for her. Unfortunately she was there during Covid, which very much restricted her life but the home kept her safe. As restrictions lifted, it was good to take her out. She has been registered blind and then lost her hearing. The staff were all wonderfully patient and kind with her. We were happy with the home.
30 January 2024
Mum has been a resident at Rush Court since January 2023. She has been happy here. The staff and management are kind and caring. There is a lovely homely feel about the home. When she joins in with the activities she always enjoys them. We as a family are happy to know she is safe, happy and well looked after. Thank you.
24 January 2024
My mother arrived at Rush Court in November 2023. We were apprehensive as we were moving her from another country. The whole process was extremely smooth. Not only was my mother made to feel incredibly welcome but the whole family was very warmly welcomed. We honestly felt like the staff couldn't do enough for us. My mother has complex health needs and we've had a lot of support with this. Her room is beautifully appointed and the meals are always excellent. The program of events and entertainment is varied and covers all interests.
22 January 2024
My mother has been at Rush Court for several years now and has been well looked after and cared for. The quality of the home is excellent, and she now reports that the meals are good. There have been challenges with staff turnover during the time of her stay including managers, however, it has had little impact on her situation. One of the major problems we have is with communications. My wife and I live in Canada so are only able to visit my mother once or twice a year. In spite of ongoing promises to improve communications, we find it hard to ensure we are kept up to date on my mother's mental and physical condition. Fortunately, we have family friends locally who can visit and provide us with reports, but there should be a better way for regular updates from the care home for families that cannot visit on a regular basis.
22 January 2024
We find everyone at Rush Court to be caring and empathetic to our mother's needs. We chose Rush Court after another relative was there in 2022, and if anything the standards are higher now than they were before. Each relevant member of staff is aware of her needs, likes and dislikes, and all know her by name. In her words, she feels 'safe and looked after' at Rush Court.
05 May 2023
Very pleased to have got my mum into Rush Court. Throughout her stay she was most comfortable and safe. All the staff were excellent, many thanks.